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S272 BBV

1998 Daimler Limousine

Black Petrol 3980cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

82,528 mi
Last recorded82,528 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Daimler Limousine57,993 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS272 BBV
MakeDaimler
ModelLimousine
Year1998
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,980cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 82,528 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

corrosion underneath rear sides

Pass 12 Jun 2017 78,078 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) Oil leak (

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both (6.1.B.2)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

coil spring corroded all (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 76,776 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Aug 2016 76,775 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Aug 2015 74,760 miles
Pass 24 May 2014 71,414 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jun 2013 68,773 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Jun 2013 68,773 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 May 2012 65,180 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 9 May 2012 65,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 31 May 2011 62,529 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2010 58,121 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 54,943 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2008 52,605 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 50,485 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 50,485 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Advise nearside front tyre low on inner edge 225/60/16w

Advise nearside rear tyre low on outer edge 225/60/16w

Pass 10 Apr 2006 45,227 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 45,227 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2006 49,844 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2005 44,983 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

How Reliable is the Daimler Limousine?

Based on 2,487 MOT tests across 219 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
926
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
219
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 119
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 116
parking brake recording little or no effort 59
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 58
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 58
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S272 BBV is a 1998 Daimler Limousine in Black with a 3,980cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1998 Daimler Limousine models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 57,993 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Daimler Limousine fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 119 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S272 BBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daimler Limousine typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 28 years old, this Daimler Limousine is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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S272 BBV is a 1998 Daimler Limousine, first registered on 8 October 1998.

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